Behind the arduous training and competition of every national athlete is a government sports agency trying to make sure they get all the financial help they need to achieve their dreams. But for Chairman Richard Bachmann, the Philippine Sports Commission is more than just a “funding...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Wednesday, July 24 renewed his call for a firm yet peaceful and diplomatic approach in protecting the nation’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea. Go made the call following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s strong and...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) has expressed its support for the government's ban on Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO). In a statement on Wednesday, July 24, Cecilio K. Pedro, FFCCCII president, stated that President Marcos' decision...
China, which has been accused by Manila of making "inaccurate" remarks over the new resupply mission arrangement between the two sides, urged the Philippines "not to backpedal" from its words regarding the new deal reached. China also told the Philippines "not to create problems" as well as...
ILOILO CITY — The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) is projecting that the economy of Western Visayas is poised to lose P379 billion once Negros Occidental and its capital city of Bacolod separates from the region. A TRUCK carrying sugarcane in Silay City, Negros Occidental province....
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) Respect President Marcos' declaration on the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez issued this statement to China following the Filipino...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, July 23, confirmed that the chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) ordered the relief of 75 police personnel previously assigned for her security. Vice President Sara Duterte (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, the official said that a...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) denied on Tuesday, July 23, of abruptly pulling out the police security escorts assigned to Vice President Sara Duterte, saying proper communication was done to explain why the cops need to be reassigned to other duties. PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil...
“Definitely he is not the President.” This was the declaration of Justice Undersecretary Hermogenes T. Andres after the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) conducted a forensic analysis of the viral video where a person, who appears to look like President Marcos, is shown...
The local stock market rose after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address despite the drop in property stocks due to the announced POGO ban. The main index rose by 41.07 percent or 0.61 percent to close at 6,753.12 as Conglomerates led the advance while the Property and...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the planting of evidence by policemen during a supposed illegal drugs buy-bust operation that resulted in the death of an alleged suspect. During an executive session of the Committee on Public Order of the House of Representatives last July 16,...
Investors of SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH) who bought shares during its initial public offering (IPO) in 1994 and held on to them for the next 30 years have now seen their investments balloon by 972.6 percent. (from left): SMPH Executive Committee Chairman Hans T. Sy, SMPH Vice Chairperson...
